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Could police have handled Skye shooting differently?

Finlay MacDonald was jailed on Friday for killing his brother-in-law and attempting to murder three others. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CEO08mx

Uniqlo faces China backlash over cotton comments

Commentators call for a boycott of the chain in China after it told the BBC it does not use Xinjiang cotton. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1j0v5XN

Letby boss admits 'crass' letter to babies' families

Ian Harvey also accepted he failed in a duty of care to medics trying to raise the alarm about the nurse. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WBChtZX

Romania orders election recount after TikTok bias claims

TikTok denies it gave preferential treatment to any candidate in Romania's presidential election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/owXpUjq

Police given misconduct notices over girl's M5 death

Tamzin Hall, 17, died when she was struck by a car on the M5 in Somerset. from BBC News https://ift.tt/am6LbfC

Calling pub 'Sly Old Fox' is derogatory, claims Peta

Critics respond to PETA's suggestion The Sly Old Fox should change its name because its derogatory. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Kvi1HLF

New Mauritius PM has reservations about UK's Chagos deal

Navinchandra Ramgoolam, in power for a fortnight, spoke after meeting British envoy Jonathan Powell. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nMTkShg

Climbing inside a Kelpie's head

Visitors will soon be given the chance to climb inside the 98ft tall structures near Falkirk. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VUaZBvl

General Motors agrees deal to enter F1 in 2026

US car giant General Motors reaches an agreement in principle to enter Formula 1 in 2026 with its Cadillac brand. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LKHOBxF

5 Live Sport

Alistair Bruce-Ball and guests with reaction and debate on the weekend's football. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TL2kbnp

'Don't drink the spirits': Laos backpackers avoid shots after suspected poisonings

The deaths of six tourists sent shock waves through the backpacker scene in Vang Vieng. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iH9dp5L

Why Verstappen's 'almost flawless' season is 'towering achievement'

Max Verstappen is recognised as one of the all-time greats of F1 and demonstrated why by maximising his results during 2024, writes Andrew Benson. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DOquArI

Kane scores hat-trick to break Bundesliga record

Watch highlights as Harry Kane scores a hat-trick for Bayern Munich during their 3-0 win over Augsburg to become the fastest player to reach 50 goals in the Bundesliga. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pnYeFd2

Why 'extra special' Nwaneri has to remain patient

Ethan Nwaneri is the second-youngest player to score a Premier League goal for Arsenal, behind only Cesc Fabregas - but Mikel Arteta explains why he must stay patient. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MReuoQD

Dominant Springboks inflict 12th Wales loss in row

Wales slump to a 12th loss in a row as the Springboks end their season on high. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XdFs8VR

Hamas says female hostage killed in northern Gaza

The woman's identity has not been revealed and it is unclear how or when she is said to have died. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1ckMitU

Backlog of prisoners needing tags 'back to normal level' - minister

Probation officers had told the BBC offenders were recalled to prison as tag fitters were not available. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NJBF05k

Everything we know about Russia's Oreshnik missile

Russia's President Putin said the new powerful missile was used against Ukraine on Thursday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vUKbpCf

Recall of contraceptive pill in South Africa after packaging mix-up

A faulty batch of Yaz Plus means some packs contain only four active pills rendering them ineffective. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OuFkLM9

Listen: 5 LIve Tennis - Gracias, Rafa

As Rafael Nadal retires from tennis, 5 Live Sport takes a look back at his career. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7fLcyva

MP calls for ban on auction sales of human remains

Labour’s Bell Ribeiro-Addy said she has been told of human remains frequently auctioned "disguised as modified items or replicas". from BBC News https://ift.tt/fjhIntT

Retiring Nadal loses at farewell Davis Cup

Rafael Nadal loses in what might prove to be the final match of his career as Davis Cup hosts Spain fall behind against the Netherlands. from BBC News https://ift.tt/J9iM4Bp

'A coding Mozart': Boy, 7, gets job offer from Russian IT firm

The software company's boss said Sergey, who teaches coding in online videos, was 'a kind of Mozart' from BBC News https://ift.tt/rWZHmIx

James Landale: What Starmer wants from China is more trade

The PM wants to improve UK-Chinese relations but the re-election of Donald Trump could hinder his efforts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2NlMDHR

Biden's move on missiles for Ukraine angers Trump allies

It is not clear if Biden's decision will be endorsed by Donald Trump who has promised to end the Ukraine war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tfPRVxu

Australian radio host arrested over sex abuse claims

Veteran broadcaster and former Wallabies coach Alan Jones was arrested on Monday, local media report. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PrFUOng

Starmer to meet Chinese President Xi at G20 summit

The first in-person meeting since 2018 will come as the PM prioritises shoring up support for Ukraine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YkL3M6G

Keep protesting, says Navalny's widow at Berlin march

The march was led by Yulia Navalnaya, widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died in February. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A7kY5Of

Four arrests after M62 crash during police pursuit

A man is critically ill in hospital after the collision near Huddersfield on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nmjfxok

Eight dead after stabbing at school in eastern China

A 21-year-old man has been arrested after a stabbing incident in the city of Wuxi, police say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/n6kZ9qb

Tyson vs Paul fans 'furious' at Netflix problems

The streaming giant's first foray into live boxing was beset with technical glitches. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HMVLbCu

Returning Raducanu puts Britain in charge of BJK Cup tie

Emma Raducanu wins on her return from injury to give Great Britain the best possible start in their bid for a first Billie Jean King Cup title. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DyAOfWk

HRW accuses Israel of war crime of forced displacement in Gaza

The rights group says the forced evacuation of 1.9m people amounts to a crime against humanity. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aEj0HQp

George says England have 'evolved' since World Cup

Captain Jamie George says England have "evolved" from the side beaten by South Africa in the World Cup semi-finals last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QPhVyAn

The masked headliners freshening up Download festival

Mysterious metal group Sleep Token are one of three headliners announced for Download festival. from BBC News https://ift.tt/otPBY5w

IOC needs to protect 'female sport', says Lord Coe

The IOC needs to improve rules on transgender athletes to protect "female sport", says World Athletics president Lord Coe. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UNpwXqM

When horror hits China, the first instinct is shut it down

Chinese society is reeling from a series of deadly attacks. The reaction from authorities is often suppression. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JHaG89R

Post Office jobs and branches at risk in shake-up

Hundreds of head office workers are facing cuts and loss-making branches are under threat of closure. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fkdi6ZE

Lights under surfboards could deter shark attacks - study

Fixing LED lights under surfboards could stop great white sharks from attacking, Australian scientists find. from BBC News https://ift.tt/edUCnYI

Rogers called into England squad as eight pull out

Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers is called up to England's squad for November’s Nations League internationals after eight players withdraw through injury. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VYdo8F9

Review of England's defeat by Australia 'brutal'

England's review of their last-gasp defeat by Australia was "brutal" but exactly what the squad needed, says wing Ollie Sleightholme. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6mkIv0X

Why luxury cheese is being targeted by black market criminals

How cheese has become so valuable that it's being stolen to order from BBC News https://ift.tt/H9wEFOs

Stars hit MTV Awards red carpet in Manchester

The MTV Europe Music Awards are taking place in the UK for the first time in seven years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NkPgqOE

Power in the Palms: Inside the pilgrimage to Mar-a-Lago

Political hopefuls flock to Donald Trump's Florida home as the president-elect assembles his cabinet. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RpfTZac

Fortnum & Mason party snub was hurtful, Paralympian says

The London high-end grocer has apologised over failure to host Paralympic athletes alongside Team GB Olympians at event from BBC News https://ift.tt/fMvKc1I

Child killed by falling tree branch

Emergency services were called to Banstead, Surrey, just after 16:00 BST from BBC News https://ift.tt/UF5daWP

Catherine joins royals at Remembrance event

The Princess of Wales has joined the rest of the Royal Family at the Festival of Remembrance in London's Royal Albert Hall. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aXAezvJ

Record-breaking runner stars in New York Marathon

Lloyd Martin, who has Down's syndrome, runs the New York Marathon after a record-breaking London run. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4rt05py

Climate talks to open in shadow of Trump victory

Leaders heading to the annual UN climate talks have a lot of other distractions to contend with from BBC News https://ift.tt/7K2bH3v

US authorities investigate racist text messages

The messages include references to slavery and were received across the country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/R9qEg5I

Bat safety shed will cost £100m, says HS2 chairman

Sir Jon Thompson tells a conference there is "no evidence high-speed trains interfere with bats". from BBC News https://ift.tt/fOCazmZ

Israel passes law to deport relatives of attackers, including citizens

Opponents say the legislation, which would apply to close family members, is unconstitutional. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6okac9z

William announces Earthshot winners in Cape Town

Fifteen finalists, from countries including Kenya, Indonesia, the UK and Nepal, were competing for a £1 million Earthshot Awards prize. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7W5Ae2m

Liam Payne's body to be flown back to the UK

The musician's body is returned to his family, three weeks after his tragic death in Argentina. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XSkmJGI

Benn's provisional doping suspension lifted

Conor Benn's provisional suspension is lifted after a two-year battle with UK Anti-Doping (Ukad) and the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC). from BBC News https://ift.tt/zKt9luU

Four viral claims of voting fraud fact checked

BBC Verify investigates claims spreading online questioning the integrity of the US election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7cezH0u

Modi condemns violence after Canada temple incident

Three people have been arrested and charged over an incident at a Hindu temple near Toronto. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NAlh7bt

Pro-EU leader on course to win tight Moldovan vote amid claims of Kremlin meddling

Maia Sandu has overtaken her Russia-friendly rival Alexandr Stoianoglu in a tense presidential run-off. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VLlCdo4

Spain's king and queen pelted with mud in flood-hit Valencia

Protesters shouted "murderer" at Felipe VI, who was also asked why nothing had been done to avoid the tragedy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WS56oFg

Queen Camilla warns of 'terrifying' domestic violence

The Queen talks to survivors of domestic violence in a forthcoming TV documentary. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CcFj5Av

Badenoch makes new chief whip first shadow cabinet appointment

It is the first shadow cabinet appointment Kemi Badenoch has made since becoming leader of the Conservatives. from BBC News https://ift.tt/70dmLcE

Iran's supreme leader says enemies will receive 'crushing response'

The threat comes a week after Israel attacked Iran, raising fears that retaliation will escalate to war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BrFovch

Hoax Dublin Halloween parade listing a 'mistake', says website

The owner of a Pakistan-based website says the non-existent Halloween parade was "a mistake". from BBC News https://ift.tt/3xIe8dt

Outpouring of unity in Spain as anger grows over slow response to floods

Hundreds of volunteers take up buckets and brooms in Valencia as the government bolsters its response to the devastating floods. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qaEIdSW

Spain floods: Before and after images show devastation

Satellite images and on-the-ground photos show the scale of destruction caused by the floods. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HNGJEuv

House left teetering on clifftop after rockfall

The property, on the Jurassic Coast, is now only 40ft (12m) from a 400ft (121m) drop over the edge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DYU3Qkn